Celebrate Ocean Spray's Fifth Annual Cranberry Harvest at Patriot Place

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Celebrate the arrival of autumn in New England with Ocean Spray’s fifth annual Fall Harvest Celebration at Patriot Place on Saturday, Oct. 25. The all-day event is free, open to the public, and perfect for families looking to experience a wide variety of fall fun. The celebration begins at 10 a.m. with the Ocean Spray Cranberry Harvest at the cranberry bog behind Bass Pro Shops.

“This is our fifth year celebrating the Fall Harvest of the Ocean Spray cranberry bog and it is always a great day for families to come to Patriot Place and enjoy the wonderful natural setting we have here behind Bass Pro Shops,” said Patriot Place General Manager Brian Earley. “This event truly characterizes fall in New England and it is always one of my favorite events of the year at Patriot Place.”

Dormant for years, the bog was brought back to life by Ocean Spray, which harvested it for the first time at Patriot Place in 2011. The 2014 harvest will be open for public viewing beginning at 10 a.m. and will offer families a great photo opportunity while third, fourth and fifth generation growers will detail the harvesting process and talk about the taste, health and the heritage of the cranberry.

Other fall activities throughout the day include hayrides behind Bass Pro Shops, pumpkin and face painting, live music, appearances by Patriots Cheerleaders and team mascot, Pat Patriot, bounce houses and much more.

Fall Harvest Celebration Schedule of Events

Ocean Spray Cranberry Harvest
10 a.m.
Stop by Patriot Place’s Ocean Spray cranberry bog behind Bass Pro Shops and learn how to harvest cranberries. Great photo opportunity for families.

A Taste of Patriot Place
2 – 4 pm
Patriot Place’s restaurants offer a Taste of Patriot Place, with free samples of menu items highlighting New England’s favorite Fall fruit, the cranberry.

Alakazam Human Knot Show
12 p.m.
Alakazam is “The Human Knot.” He presents a high-energy comedy show that will have you reeling with laughter and twisting in your seat. Located in front of 5 Wits.

Bounce House
12-4 p.m.
Bounce around in one of Patriot Place’s bounce houses located outside of Red Robin.

Hay Rides
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Join Patriot Place behind Bass Pro Shops for the perfect fall family fun activity - free hay rides – on the way to experiencing the Ocean Spray Cranberry Bog.

Pat Patriot & Patriots Cheerleaders Appearance
12-2 p.m.
Find Pat Patriot and Patriots Cheerleaders roaming through Patriot Place’s North Marketplace.

Face Painting
12-4 p.m.
Visit Patriot Place’s face painting friends located outside of Alex and Ani in the North Marketplace.

Pumpkin Painting
12 p.m. (while supplies last)
Decorate your very own pumpkin located outside of CBS Scene overlooking Gillette Stadium.

Live Music: Adam Rice
12-2 p.m.
Listen to the music of Adam Rice on the festival stage located outside of Victoria’s Secret.

Human Scarecrow Statue
12-3 p.m.
Take funny photos with Patriot Place’s human scarecrow statue located outside of Life is good.

Photo Booth
12-4 p.m.
Capture some fun moments with Patriot Place’s photo booth located outside of Godiva.

Live Music: Scarlett Drive
2:30-4:30 p.m.
Listen to the music of Scarlett Drive on the festival stage located outside of Victoria’s Secret.

Leaf Rubbing Craft
12–4 p.m.
Join Patriot Place and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at the activity center (located between Red Robin and Capriotti’s) for a leaf rubbing craft.

Following the 2014 Fall Harvest Celebration, the New England Revolution will host Toronto FC in the MLS regular season finale at Gillette Stadium at 7:30 p.m.